Expectations

How do you survive a wedding while single? You hide.

A chance encounter at a wedding forces two strangers to confront societal expectations surrounding singlehood and being a ‘late bloomer’.

Sophie
Way
£1,455.00
raised of £17,625.00 goal
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Scope
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Expectations
Sophie
Way
Genre
Film
Seeking funding for
Production
Scope
Short
Campaign type
Flexible Funding

‘Expectations’ is a comedy, drama short script that discusses single life and being a late bloomer. And societies pressure to be in a relationship and how single life is framed as missing out, but especially when invited to events such as weddings.
The protagonists, Mollie and Oliver are the only remaining singles in a wedding full of couples. They stumble upon each other both trying to escape.

Could they avoid being set up on a dreaded blind date? 

This script is a passion project, from actress and writer, Sophie Way; “I wanted to talk about something I have experienced personally but which I’m realising is becoming more and more relatable. From talking to friends and seeing online how people have experienced or are experiencing society's expectations when it comes to single life and relationships. This script is a way to discuss the pros of being single framed with a touch of honesty and comedy. There are three character’s, Mollie and Oliver – the remaining singles - and Poppy the antagonist, the Bride. My hope for the short is to give a different perspective of single life and being a late bloomer, and open up a discussion on how it’s not as society always labels it to be.”

Key Team:

Writer: Sophie Way
Director: AJ Lamb
Director: Sophie Way
Cast: Sophie Way (Mollie), Edward Crook (Oliver), Felicity Moore (Poppy)
DOP: AJ Lamb
Production Consultant: Georgina Bobb

Meet the Team: 

Sophie Way- Writer/ Actor/ Co Director :

Sophie is an actor, writer. The arts have always been a massive inspiration to her, and she spends most of her time doing something creative whether that be acting, singing, writing, embroidering and occasionally dancing. She’s always up for a creative challenge. 

She is determined to make her first professional short. She wants her projects to be for everyone, she would love to give people the opportunity to learn and to create especially those who don’t always have the chance to. Most of her scripts tackle some kind of stereotype. 

While this is her first professional short her previous acting/writing work can be seen on her website at:

https://sophieeway.wixsite.com/sophieway

Or Instagram:

@sophieway98

AJ Lamb- Director/ Co DOP:

AJ. Lamb is an award winning Cinematographer that has worked on projects such as Feature Films and shorts, TV shows for Amazon, Music Videos and High-End Commercials.  
based in London UK, he has created work both regionally and Internationally.  

Some of his recent success came from his Short Film "The Magical Toy Shop" which swept the boards at the Florence Film Festival and the film is now in discussion for international Sales and Distribution. 

Keeping to his roots and upbringing with a strong emphasis on the natural world, AJ tries to ground his work in his love of nature, and naturalistic looks.

Georgina Bobb- Production Consultant:

A South London Creative on a Mission.  Georgina is a mixed-race woman from South London who turned 15+ years of working behind the scenes in TV into a mission to support the next generation of media professionals.

As a BAFTA member, production manager, and career consultant, she’s worked on everything from documentaries and factual series to branded content and international shoots — for broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Channel 5, Discovery, and more.

She’s crewed up productions, built schedules, managed budgets, handled logistics, and written countless call sheets and risk assessments. And while she loved the craft, she also saw the gaps — the ones that leave talented creatives burned out, underpaid, and invisible. That’s why she created Booked & Busy Studio.

Jonathan Young- Lighting and BTS: 

Masters graduate from Bournemouth University - working in film and television has always interested him as there is a broad spectrum of productions made year after year. His experience across his education ranged from lighting on studio productions to directing his own short films and alongside brief feature film experience as a production assistant with the overall current goal being to expand his skillset across the industry.

Amani Knight- Costume: 

Amani has worked as a background actor since 2021, and has had featured roles in popular shows such as Bridgerton and Andor season 2.

Having studied fashion and clothing at A-level, she has put her my love of fashion to good use in the costume department as she often has to provide her own clothing for roles.
 

Edward Crook- Actor:

Edward Crook is a British actor, originally from Nottingham. He trained at the prestigious LAMDA drama school on a full scholarship from The Carne Trust. His recent credits include Breathtaking (ITV), Emmerdale (ITV), and The English (BBC/ Amazon). In Breathtaking, he worked with writer, Jed Mercurio, known for his work on Line of Duty, and starred alongside Joanne Froggatt. The English featured a standout cast including Emily Blunt. Edward's recent projects include the short film Black Dog, where he stars with Adrian Bower, recognized for his extensive work in television and film. Additionally, Edward appeared in the film Finger Prick with Dylan Llewellyn, a well-known actor from the popular series Derry Girls.

Felicity Moore- Actor:

Felicity Moore is an accomplished actor hailing from Bristol, known for her comedic timing, emotional truth, and intuitive movement. Fresh from performing with her circus company, where she was described as “exuding confidence on stage”. 

Taking on lead roles with great success such as, Titus Andronicus to a comedic chicken (her personal favourite).

Aran Tanseli- Composer:

Aran Tanseli is a professional music composer based in the UK, specialising in Film, TV and Games, currently scoring a video game series, short films and a trailer advert, as well as writing demos for sample library companies. He enjoys the challenge of any genre, but specialises in modern, hybrid orchestral music. He is an experienced composer and producer, also capable of mixing and mastering his own music, creating personal, high quality sample libraries and performing a variety of instruments, such as piano, percussion and vocals, all of which are often live in his scores, blended with sampled instruments, "performed" for added character and realism.

The plans for the film once made

Once the film is made, we will submit to a variety of film festivals and also hold a premiere screening in London where there will be a Q and A with the main cast and crew. Date yet to be confirmed but will be a month after final delivery of the film. Tickets are available for pledgers both VIP and standard seating.

How we will spend the money?

To get this film made to the professional standard it deserves we are asking you to help us raise £17625. This is for pre production, production (filming over 3 days) and editing.

This is how it will be spent!

- £400 for casting rehearsal costs

- £ 7845 for crewing costs: We will pay all crew industry or agreed buyout rates where agreed.

- £1000 for cast costs.

- £5780 for locations, filming equipment and catering on set

- £1200 for editing

- £650 for our film screening and entrance into film festival submissions

- £750 for insurance and contingency

 

We truly appreciate your time and support. You can see a list of rewards for the amount you donate below (Timeframe’s for rewards are listed below each one. All differ.)

However if you cannot donate we completely understand but ask if can please share this page.

Keep up with all the updates on this short film ‘Expectations’ via our social media:

@expectations_shortfilm

We can’t wait to share this creative journey with you all.

£1,455.00
raised of £17,625.00 goal
47 Days left
40 Backers

Pledge without reward:

You can make a pledge to support Expectations without a reward. The minimum donation is £1.00.
£
Thank you!

A social media shout out on our instagram stories.

£1.00
Thanks a Latte

A personalised thank you shout-out on our official social media

Your name on our digital supporters wall

A warm, virtual hug from the team 💛

(This reward will be sent out asap.)

£5.00
Behind the Scenes Pass

• Thank you message on our social pages.


•Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content (photos, videos & updates)

•Sneak peeks at rehearsal moments and script development


(This reward will be received asap)

£10.00
Name featured in film

• Thank you message on our social pages.
 (This part of the reward will be received asap)

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film
• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• Have your name shown on a name card prop during the film. (please attach your name to contact details)

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

(2 remaining out of 10)
£20.00
Script Supporter

• Thank you message on our social pages.
 (This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF copy of the final script with a personalised thank you note from writer Sophie Way

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£25.00
Streaming Supporter

• Thank you message on our social pages.
 (This part of the reward will be received asap)

•A private online link to watch the film before public release
• Access to a downloadable poster of the film
• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.

(The rest of this reward will be sent out a few days before the film is released.)

£35.00
Name in Lights (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)
• Access to a downloadable poster of the film

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.

• Your name in the thank you credits of the final film


• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event- Exclusive access to our screening including a Q&A with crew and cast
(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)
£50.00

£50.00
Name in Lights

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film
• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• Your name in the thank you credits of the final film
• Exclusive access to our screening including a Q&A with crew and cast

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£50.00
Premiere Standard Seat

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film
• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• A ticket to the London premiere screening (Standard Seating)
• Meet the cast and crew + photo opportunities
(Travel not included)

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

(49 remaining out of 50)
£75.00
Premiere Standard Seat (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages.

(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film


• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.


• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: A ticket to the London premiere screening (Standard Seating)

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£75.00
VIP Premiere Guest (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)
• Access to a downloadable poster of the film


• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.

• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: VIP ticket to the London premiere


• Personalised thank you video from the Writer and Director


• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: Priority access to Q&A after the screening
(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£100.00
VIP Premiere Guest

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• Access to a downloadable poster of the film
• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• VIP ticket to the London premiere (front row & reserved seating)
• Signed thank you card from the main cast
• Priority access to Q&A after the screening

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

(1 remaining out of 4)
£100.00
Executive Insider (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.


• Special Executive Supporter credit in the film


• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast. (The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: A ticket to the London premiere

£250.00
Executive Insider

• Thank you message on our social pages. 
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• Special Executive Supporter credit in the film
• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast. (The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

• An invite to attend a rehearsal or day on set (*subject to schedule and this part of reward will be sent out before we start filming.)

(5 remaining out of 5)
£250.00
Associate Producer

• Thank you message on our social pages.
 (This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast.
• Associate Producer credit on the film
• A personalised video message from the cast
• VIP ticket to the London premiere (front row & reserved seating)

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

(2 remaining out of 2)
£500.00
Associate Producer (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages.
 (This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.


• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast.


• Associate Producer credit on the film


• A personalised video message from the cast


• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: VIP ticket to the London premiere
(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£500.00
Executive Producer

• Thank you message on our social pages.
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.
• Special Executive Supporter credit in the film
• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast.
• Executive Producer credit on film.
• VIP ticket to the London premiere (front row & reserved seating)

(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

(2 remaining out of 2)
£1,000.00
Executive Producer (Virtual Version)

• Thank you message on our social pages.
(This part of the reward will be received asap)

• A PDF version of the final script. Signed.


• Special Executive Supporter credit in the film


• A limited-edition downloadable poster signed by the writer, director, and lead cast.


• Executive Producer credit on film.


• Virtual version for those who can’t travel to the event: VIP ticket to the London premiere
(The rest of this reward will be sent out before the screening- screening date tbc once the film is made. And before the film is released.)

£1,000.00
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